Payroll Specialist: Precise, Timely County Pay

Webb County (TX); Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Webb County (TX) is seeking a Payroll Technician to assist the Payroll Supervisor with daily payroll operations and timely, accurate financial reporting to management. The role involves handling payroll for county employees, processing changes, and preparing various payroll reports.

The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent training and 2 years of payroll/HR/accounting experience, with bilingual English/Spanish abilities being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of different types of payroll software.
• Proficient in computers and Microsoft Software.
• Experience with office equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong mathematical and calculation skills.
• Knowledge of payroll, garnishments, and benefits distribution.
• Good research and analysis skills.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Spanish spoken ability.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares reports including wages, Medicare, Social Security and Form 941.
• Processes wire transfers and EFT payment batches.
• Reviews leave pay and ensures accurate compensation.
• Posts personnel actions: hires, promotions, terminations, transfers.
• Overrides entries for insurance deductions, new hires, terminations and pro-rates.
• Enters incentives, supplements, travel reimbursements, court orders, payouts.
• Processes direct deposit changes, tax changes, dependent information, changes of name/address.
• Prepares payroll analysis and various system reports.
• Responds to inquiries via phone/fax and provides verifications.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll software

Attention to detail

Math skills

Policy knowledge

Garnishments

Benefits distribution

Research skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Associate degree

Payroll/HR/Accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Webb County (TX) is seeking a Payroll Technician to assist the Payroll Supervisor with daily payroll operations and timely, accurate financial reporting to management. The role involves handling payroll for county employees, processing changes, and preparing various payroll reports.

The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent training and 2 years of payroll/HR/accounting experience, with bilingual English/Spanish abilities being advantageous.